Abstract: A movable safety barrier for use in constructing a roof structure having purlins spaced apart from one another in a parallel arrangement is disclosed. The barrier extends laterally across a plurality of the purlins. The barrier is mounted for movement along the length of the purlins as the roof structure is constructed. The barrier includes a plurality of runner portions positioned above the purlins. The barrier further includes a plurality of support portions extending between adjacent runner portions.

Abstract: An apparatus which is useful on pitched roofs includes structural features which help keep roofing materials from sliding off the roof. The apparatus also protects roofers from heat and abrasion from the roof surface on which they are working. A substantially solid foam rubber wedge forms one component of the apparatus, and a substantially planar pad forms the other component of the apparatus. These components are placed in proximity to each other so that the roofer, when situated on the pad, can readily reach roofing materials disposed against the wedge. The wedge resiliently compresses when roofing materials are placed on its upper surface. This resilient compression, the angle of orientation of the wedge's upper surface, and the frictional engagement of the wedge with the roof surface each contribute in varying degrees to holding roofing materials in position on the roof.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an elongated tank such as a propane tank in an upright position when the apparatus is positioned on an inclined surface is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base support to provide a footing for the apparatus on the surface, a tank support for carrying the tank. The tank is secured to the tank support with the longitudinal axis of the tank extending substantially perpendicular to a plane of support associated with the tank support. Further, the tank support is pivotally connected to the base support to permit pivotal movement of the tank support relative to the base support about a pivot axis extending parallel to the plane of support, and is pivotable about the pivot axis between a position where the plane of support extends substantially parallel to the inclined surface and a braced position where the plane of support extends substantially horizontally.

Abstract: A knockdown platform for use on an inclined surface comprising a table structure having an upper table top with a plurality of indentations and openings for containment of a variety of objects. The table structure has a hollowed area on its underside. An upright leg structure is positioned at one end of the table structure. A hinge connects the table structure and the upright leg structure in assembly together in the hollowed area. Collapsible locking brackets further secure the table structure and the upright leg structure in assembly. The collapsible locking brackets are adjustable so as to secure the table structure and the upright leg structure at right angles. The collapsible locking bracket is releasable enabling the table structure and the upright leg structure to be pivoted on the hinge located interior to the hollowed area on the underside of the table structure.

Abstract: A support for holding or restraining construction or roofing articles on an inclined or pitched roof. The support prevents construction or roofing articles from sliding down or off the inclined or pitched roof of a house or building and allows the construction worker or roofer to position the articles in the immediate area where the construction worker or roofer is working. The support may also have a tray attached to a level surface of the support so that construction tools and/or materials may be located therein for ready accessibility to the construction worker or roofer.

Abstract: A device to tip a container containing a liquid to enable substantially complete emptying of the liquid from the container by a siphon comprising a bottom surface to support the device; an inclined top surface disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface upon which the container is supported in a substantially upright, but tipped condition; and an arrangement disposed adjacent a low point of the inclined surface to prevent the container from sliding off the inclined surface.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a portable utility jack for use on an inclined roof or a flat roof. The utility jack is constructed from a mainframe which has at least one support frame which is adjustable to several positions to accommodate, for example, various roof pitches and which provides, in conjunction with a platform tray, for the level support of various construction or paint tools, materials and supplies and/or for the fixed level support of a paint tray. The utility jack is also capable of storing and transporting the various construction or paint tools, materials and supplies. The utility jack is constructed to be collapsable and portable. In one application thereof, the utility jack has a large area, non-skid, elastomeric element on one side thereof for enhanced traction and added safety for use on an inclined roof. In another application, the utility jack has four caster wheels attached thereto for use on a flat roof.

Abstract: An adjustable roofing stool for supporting a person and materials on a pitched roof comprising a pedestal adapted to be placed in contact with the surface of a pitched roof; a seat adapted for supporting personnel and materials thereon; a coupling mechanism for pivotally coupling the pedestal to the seat; a positioning mechanism coupled between the pedestal and seat for fixing the angular orientation of the seat relative to the pedestal; and a securable mechanism for coupling the pedestal to the surface of a pitched roof for maintaining the pedestal at given location.

Abstract: An inclined surface support platform to hold paint pails or implements, for use on a roof or ladder, with one vertical planar member and one horizontal planar member arranged and secured at right angles to one another by means of a brace on the horizontal member having holes therein to correspond with two elongated, spaced apart parallel slots in the vertical member. Bolts are inserted through the brace holes in the horizontal member into the slots of the vertical member, and the height of the horizontal member is adjusted as desired, whereupon wing nuts with washers are tightened and the support platform is ready for use. Non-slip friction-engaging means are positioned at the lower end of the vertical member and the extended end of the horizontal member to prevent slippage of the platform in use. An open handle is located in the top central portion of the vertical member for purposes of transport.

Abstract: A new and improved portable stand for roofs having a rigid and planar platform. A pivoting foot is rotatably coupled to the planar platform. A fixing device for securing the orientation of the pivoting foot is relative to the platform. An adjustment device is rotatably coupled to the platform such that the adjustment device and pivoting foot define a pivotable V-shaped configuration adapted to straddle and lay flush against the peak of a roof. An adjustable mechanism is rotatably coupled to the platform and adapted to be coupled with the adjustment device to place the platform in an essentially horizontal position. A handle is coupled to the stand for carrying the stand from one location to another when the platform, pivoting foot, fixing means and adjustment means are oriented to define a portable configuration.

Abstract: An antenna roof mounting, comprising a substantially solid planar foundation that may be secured to a roof substrate; a substantially closed geometric superstructure affixed to and vertically raised upon the foundation; and a mast for an antenna affixed to the superstructure.

Abstract: Adjustable unit curb apparatus supports an air conditioner on an inclined roof of a building. The unit curb apparatus includes first and second support members which may be pivoted relative to each other until a level support is provided for the air conditioner. The first and second support members are then secured together by mechanical fasteners to prevent relative movement therebetween.

Abstract: A bird bath assembly comprises a shallow, concave, bowl having a smooth, continuous outside surface; and a hollow, cylindrical, vertical stand. The stand has a frusto-conical upper end terminating in an upper rim upon which the bowl rests. The rim has a diameter of at least 45% of the diameter of the bowl to accommodate all movements and adjustments to the bowl. The stand further includes a circular base extending outwardly from a lower end thereof. The base has a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the rim. The bowl may be adjustably positioned on the rim such that the bowl can be evenly filled to the brim with water even when the stand becomes tilted.

Abstract: A knockdown roof platform for use on an inclined roof comprising a table structure an upper flat table top. The table structure has a hollowed area on its underside. Struts are formed integral inside the hollowed area on an underside of the upper flat table top. An upright leg structure is positioned at one end of the table structure having an upper flat table surface positioned in a common plane with the upper flat table top. A hinge connects the table structure and the upright leg structure in assembly together. Collapsible locking brackets further secure the table structure and the upright leg structure in assembly. The collapsible locking brackets are being adjustable to secure the table structure and the upright leg structure in right angular relation thereby positioning the upper flat table top co-planar with the upper flat table top on the table structure.

Abstract: A device is provided for leveling and stabilizing a paint bucket on an inclined surface, which consists of a wedge-shaped housing having a cavity formed in an upper surface for insertion of the paint bucket therein. A non-slip base plate is affixed to a lower surface of the wedge-shaped housing to prevent slippage of the lower surface of the wedge-shaped housing on the inclined surface. A mechanism is for carrying the wedge-shaped housing with the paint bucket and the non-slip base plate, so that the device can be transported from place to place by gripping the carrying mechanism with a hand of a person.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint can holder for use on an angled roof. The paint can holder includes a tray for supporting one of two different sized paint cans, one at a time and void of the need for readjustment when the cans are switched back and forth, mechanisms for retaining either of the paint cans to the tray, so that when either of the paint cans is carried by its handle the holder will travel along with the paint can to another location and legs for stabilizing the tray in a horizontal position on the angled roof, so as to maintain the paint can in a vertical upright position void of counterbalancing weights.

Abstract: An articulated framework is arranged for mounting to a top portion of a peaked roof, with a pivoted tray structure to secure a bucket thereon for use in roof repair and construction. A modification of the invention includes the articulated framework arranged to mount a vehicular cart for reciprocation relative to the articulated framework.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for supporting a container (30) on an inclined surface (40), the holder having a container band (10) with support leg apertures (20), a velcro-type loop (12) and hook (14) fastener, having the loop and hook portions (12 and 14) thereof secured to a fabric (16) and to the container band (10). An attached rectangular threading loop (18) where the fastener-holding fabric (16) is inserted to secure and fasten the container band (10) to a container (30). Two support legs (22), each with a taper terminus (24) located at the bottom end thereof, and an angle (26) in each support leg located where the support leg (22) protrudes from the container band (10), are weaved through the support leg apertures (20) thus securing the legs in place on the band.

Abstract: A mechanism for supporting a video cassette recorder on the upper surface of a television receiver cabinet. Four substantially vertical posts extend downwardly from the rear end of a cassette-support platform to maintain the platform in a stable horizontal position in spite of the fact that the upper surface of the television cabinet slopes downwardly in a rearward direction. A foot structure is pivotably connected to each post to seat properly against the cabinet sloped surface.

Abstract: A paint can holder for supporting a paint can on a sloped surface with the can in an upright position independent of the slope of the surface.

Abstract: An accessory tray which can be placed atop a computer monitor regardless of the monitor's size and shape. The underside of the tray has a rubber friction pad attached near its front, and a bendable wire attached near its rear by means of tubes welded to the underside. The wire is bent to hold the rear of the tray spaced from the top of the monitor so that the tray will not block any air vents in the top of the monitor. The friction pad, and a soft plastic sleeve over the portion of the wire that contacts the top of the monitor, enable the tray to resist slipping. Options such as a copyholder and a static electricity grounding connection are also attachable to the underside of the tray.

Abstract: A leveling mechanism is provided for a campstove which includes a base and a plurality of legs which are pivotally attached to the base. The leveling mechanism is a ring-shaped band which is inserted between the legs and the base. A camming ramp extends over a portion of the circumference of the band and progressively increases the thickness of the band. The band is rotatable to position the camming ramp between one of the pivoting legs and the base for pivoting the leg away from the base.

Abstract: A portable adjustable roof platform for use by painters on inclined roof surfaces. The roof platform has two moving parts for quickly adjusting the platform vertically to a horizontal position.

Abstract: A wedge-shaped body (35) having profiled surfaces (37, 39) facing first and second elements is interposed between the first and second elements. The surfaces have first surface portions (37A, 39A) against which the elements abut and second surface portions (37B, 39B) which together with the elements define gaps (61) in which adhesive is applied to join the elements and the second surface portions.

Abstract: An attachment and means for anchoring a tackle box on a moving object, such as a boat, against the effects of heave and motion, has a frame upon which are two parallel interlocking rails which mate with corresponding interlocking grooves provided within the tackle box or within an attachment affixed to a tackle box's exterior surface. The design of the rail is particularly adapted to reduce the chance of injury to individuals working around the rails and to reduce the effect of impact and wear damage to the rails. The rails are of a substantially broad based inverted truncated prismoidal section, extending outward at an angle from a base of substantial width and having a substantially flat top. The edges of the rails are rounded to reduce the effects of wear and to eliminate the change of injury to a person contacting a rail while the tackle box is removed.

Abstract: In a platform assembly for a slanted ladder wherein a base is hooked to the ladder and a platform is hinged to the base with a brace pivoted to the platform hold the platform substantially level, improved adjustment means are provided for accomodating different ladder angles characterized by coaxial pins movable simultaneously in opposite directions into and out of a selected pair of aligned holes in spaced side flanges on the platform.

Abstract: A portable mix bar comprising a hard hat having a plurality of drink containers and a pair of mixing chambers for mixing drinks mounted thereon wherein the flow of drinks to and from the mixing chambers is controlled by a plurality of valves. Also provided is a plurality of tubes for carrying drinks from the drink containers to the valves and mixing chambers and between valves and mixing chambers and from the mixing chambers to the mouth of a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vial located in a pocket in a carrier.The pocket has an upwardly opening inlet and a plane, bottom cam surface the vial has a complementary, plane, bottom cam surface. Both cam surfaces are inclined to the axes of the vial and pocket so that on lowering the vial into the pocket through its inlet, the cam surfaces interact so that when the vial is fully home in the pocket, it occupies a predetermined position of angular displacement about the vial axis.The carrier may be in the form of a turntable having a plurality of such pockets around the peripheral region of the turntable. The pockets may open outwardly from the center of the turntable through the peripheral surface of the turntable so that labels fixed and appropriately positioned on the vial walls are visible through the openings in the peripheral surface when the vials are fully home in their pockets.

Abstract: A baby feeder having a cover for replacing the closure of a jar of baby food and providing a spoon access opening. The feeder is usable by adults and babies.